PACS adoption

Honeyman‐Buck, Janice C.

doi:10.1016/s0037-198x(03)00045-2

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“…However, PACS implementation and adoption, like many other healthcare IT implementations [2], represents a major change in a healthcare organization and has proved to be a substantial challenge to many such healthcare organizations [3,9]. Managing change to overcome clinician resistance and increase acceptance may pose a significant obstacle to any successful IT adoption, including that of a PACS [3,10,11].…”

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User acceptance of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a Saudi Arabian hospital radiology department

Aldosari

2012

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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BackgroundCompared with the increasingly widespread use of picture archiving and communication systems (PACSs), knowledge concerning users’ acceptance of such systems is limited. Knowledge of acceptance is needed given the large (and growing) financial investment associated with the implementation of PACSs, and because the level of user acceptance influences the degree to which the benefits of the systems for healthcare can be realized.MethodsA Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used to assess the level of acceptance of the host PACS by staff in the radiology department at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire survey of 89 PACS users was employed to obtain data regarding user characteristics, perceived usefulness (PU) (6 items), perceived ease of use (PEU) (4 items), a change construct (4 items), and a behavior (acceptance) construct (9 items). Respondents graded each item in each construct using five-point likert scales.ResultsSurveyed users reported high levels of PU (4.33/5), PEU (4.15/5), change (4.26/5), and acceptance (3.86/5). The three constructs of PU, PEU, and change explained 41 % of the variation in PACS user acceptance. PU was the most important predictor, explaining 38 % of the variation on its own. The most important single item in the explanatory constructs was that users found PACS to have improved the quality of their work in providing better patient care. Technologists had lower acceptance ratings than did clinicians/radiologists, but no influence on acceptance level was found due to gender, age, or length of experience using the PACS. Although not directly measured, there appeared to be no cultural influence on either the level of acceptance or its determinants.ConclusionsUser acceptance must be considered when an organization implements a PACS, in order to enhance its successful adoption. Health organizations should adopt a PACS that offers all required functions and which is likely to generate high PU on the part of its users, rather than a system that is easy to use. Training/familiarization programs should aim at establishing high levels of PU in all users, particularly technologists. Health organizations are advised to measure all the factors that influence the acceptance of a PACS by their staff, in order to optimize the productivity of the system and realize the potential benefits to the greatest extent possible.

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User acceptance of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a Saudi Arabian hospital radiology department

Aldosari

2012

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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“…The issues of change management associated with PACS implementation are well recognised [14-17]. It may be appropriate to establish a change management program (either internally or through the use of external consultancies) to manage the significant work process changes associated with a PACS/RIS implementation.…”

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Budgeting for PACS

Sim¹

2008

Biomed. Imaging Interv. J.

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There are a number of models for the acquisition of digital image management systems. The specific details for development of a budget for a PACS/RIS acquisition will depend upon the acquisition model – although there are similarities in the overarching principles and general information, particularly concerning the radiology service requirements that will drive budget considerations.While budgeting for PACS/RIS should follow the same principles as budgeting for any new technology, it is important to understand how far the implementation of digital image management systems can reach in a healthcare setting. Accurate identification of those elements of the healthcare service that will be affected by a PACS/RIS implementation is a critical component of successful budget formation and of the success of any business case and subsequent project that relies on those budget estimates.A budget for a PACS/RIS capital acquisition project should contain capital and recurrent elements. The capital is associated with the acquisition of the system in a purchase model and capital budget may also be required for upgrade – depending upon a facility’s financial management processes.The recurrent (or operational) cost component for the PACS/RIS is associated with maintaining the system(s) in a sustainable operational state.It is also important to consider the service efficiencies, cost savings and service quality improvements that PACS/RIS can generate and include these factors into the economic analysis of any proposal for a PACS/RIS project.

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“…PACS increases the productivity of radiologists and technologists, and holds many benefits for referring physicians. 3 The perceptions of referring physicians regarding PACS is important in order to improve acceptance rates when introducing PACS. 4 Little research has been devoted to the perceptions of South African referring physicians of PACS implementation.…”

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Referring physician perceptions of picture archive and communication systems

Schoeman

Mostert-Phipps

2015

S. Afr. j. radiol.

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The picture archive and communication system (PACS) is a digital radiographic system that is steadily replacing the older film-based radiographic records. Despite the various benefits associated with PACS implementation, it is not yet clear what referring physicians think of such systems. This article reviews their thoughts and perceptions, which were obtained via surveys that were completed by referring physicians with practices at private hospitals in Port Elizabeth. A critical analysis of the data collected indicated that most referring physicians perceive PACS to be beneficial.

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PACS adoption

Cited by 14 publications

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User acceptance of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a Saudi Arabian hospital radiology department

User acceptance of a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in a Saudi Arabian hospital radiology department

Budgeting for PACS

Referring physician perceptions of picture archive and communication systems

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